What is the Georgia School Climate Survey?

The Georgia School Climate Survey is an anonymous, statewide survey instrument that identifies school safety and climate issues that impact student achievement. In 2024-2025, the Georgia School Climate Surveys (GSCS) for students, teachers, staff, and families will replace the Georgia Student Health Survey (GSHS), the Georgia Parent School Climate Survey (GPSCS), and the Georgia School Personnel Survey (GSPS). This new suite of surveys, aligned with Georgia’s Systems of Continuous Improvement, will provide more actionable data for district and school leaders, reduce the number of questions for students, and eliminate most other GaDOE survey requirements.

Who takes the survey?

• Elementary school students:  grades 3 - 5
• Middle & High School Students:  grades 6 - 12
• Teachers
• Staff 
• Families

How are the results used?   

The data from the School Climate surveys will be used by school and district leaders to recognize strengths, for problem-solving, and to make improvements where needed.